Police officers in Hawaii secured the largest pay increase “in at least 17 years” after an independent arbitrator issued a decision on a new four-year contract that was lauded by union leadership.

The State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers, in a message to members obtained by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, said the total compensation package will provide most members an increase of more than 27.5%.

That includes base wages, step increases for years of service and a $1,800 retention bonus in July 1, 2026. SHOPO represents more than 2,600 police officers in Hawaii. Overtime rates increase with base pay.

Officers will receive a 5% across-the-board, pensionable raise that started July 1 and will happen each year through 2028. From 2011 to 2020, base pay for officers increased about

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